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Cooktown

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Cooktown is located in the North Queensland region. It is located 200kms north from Cairns on the coast.

Cooktown is located in the North Queensland region. It is located 200kms north from Cairns on the coast.

Population

416

21% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ABS 2021 Census)